149. Robert Bloomfield to Mary Ann Bloomfield, 20 December 1804

Dr Barker will take charge of this tomorrow morning. My Mother is still dangerously ill, but she knows me and calls me by name, a total stoppage of water has taken place since yesterday morning. but yet we have hopes that the disorder may turn, so that her fate may be known in a few days—

I have not seen Mr Lofft, nor the Duke. I lodge at Sapiston and am as happy as this melancholy scene will permit. my love to the Children and your Father. you shall hear again very soon. till then I am yours truly and affectionately